My guitar-crazed buddy Richard from London and I were able to take in this week's Redwood City Blues Jam at the Little Fox theater. It was a rainy mid-week night and to be honest, we weren't expecting much. But it turned out to be quite a decent night of live music and cold beer. The blues jam takes place every wednesday night starting at 7:00 pm with a different host band and rounded out by a roster of musicians stepping up on stage for a few numbers. This week's host band was Sinister Blue featuring the fabulous Patty Marie on vocals. They ran through a range of blues and R&B covers including the likes of Etta James and songs like "Knock on Wood," and the crowd-pleasing "Give Me One Reason." The dance floor was packed in just a short period of time.
There were many fine musicians stepping up on stage Stan Erhart playing his custom Erhart guitar, Pete Kelso who tore it up with new songs from his latest CD and others. Stan's got some upcoming gigs throughout the bay area --be sure to check him out.
If you're in the bay area, you should make this a regular venue. The price is right (no cover charge) and the music is fantastic. Next time I'll bring my camera and shoot some video.
This is Pete Kelso!Thanks for the nice words! I am currently hosting an Acoustic Pro Jam Every Sunday 7pm at Woodhams Sports Lounge 4475 Stevens Creek
in Santa Clara between Lawrence and Saratoga.
American Roots, Blues, Bluegrass, Classic Rock and more. See ya there!
Posted by: Pete Kelso | March 13, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Pete, this is Ethan from the other night. You are an amazing impromptu guitarist. Will you play Michael's in PA again sometime?
Posted by: Ethan V. | November 05, 2009 at 01:47 PM